Kunugia divaricata
Common NameKunugia divaricata
Scientific NameKunugia divaricata
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish brown
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsQuercus, Prunus, Betula
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on deciduous trees, constructing a dense cocoon for pupation.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, uniform dark reddish-brown coloration, robust hairy body, and the characteristic tent-like resting posture of its broad wings.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth characterized by its uniformly dark reddish-brown, broad wings held in a tent-like manner over a very hairy body.
